# Yad Yaari

> Hashomer Hatzair and Kibbutz Artzi Federation Institute for Research and Documentation

**Wikidata**: [Q12022215](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12022215)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/yad-yaari

## Summary
Yad Yaari is a research and documentation institute based in Israel that serves as the archival and historical center for the Hashomer Hatzair youth movement and the Kibbutz Artzi Federation. Established in 1983, it is tasked with preserving the history and intellectual heritage of the Kibbutz movement. The institute is physically located at Givat Haviva.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Yad Yaari (also known as Yad Ya'ari or Yad Yari).
- **Type of Entity:** Research institute.
- **Parent Organizations:** Hashomer Hatzair and the Kibbutz Artzi Federation; part of the Havatzelet group.
- **Location:** Givat Haviva, Israel.
- **Coordinates:** 32.45777778, 35.02083333.
- **Founded:** 1983 (Date of official opening).
- **Current Director:** Omer Einav (as of October 2024).
- **Website:** https://www.yad-yaari.org.il/
- **Authority IDs:** ISNI: 0000000089084976; Library of Congress: n84129930; GND: 3012411-6; VIAF: 129709717.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary purpose of Yad Yaari?
A: Yad Yaari functions as the Institute for Research and Documentation for Hashomer Hatzair and the Kibbutz Artzi Federation. Its goal is to document and research the history and activities of these movements.

### Q: Where is Yad Yaari located?
A: The institute is located in Givat Haviva, Israel. Its geographic coordinates are 32.45777778 latitude and 35.02083333 longitude.

### Q: When was the institute established?
A: Yad Yaari was officially opened in 1983.

## Why It Matters
Yad Yaari plays a critical role in preserving the cultural and historical legacy of two significant entities in Israeli history: Hashomer Hatzair (a Zionist-socialist youth movement) and the Kibbutz Artzi Federation (a settlement movement). As a specialized research institute, it safeguards primary documentation, ensuring that the ideological, social, and political contributions of these movements remain accessible for future generations.

By organizing and archiving these materials, Yad Yaari facilitates academic research and public understanding of the kibbutz phenomenon and socialist-Zionist history. Its presence within Givat Haviva connects it physically and organizationally to the broader network of institutions dedicated to Jewish-Arab coexistence and social justice, reflecting the values of the movements it represents. The institute effectively acts as the institutional memory for a major segment of the Israeli settlement and youth movement history.

## Notable For
- Serving as the central archive for **Hashomer Hatzair** and the **Kibbutz Artzi Federation**.
- Functioning as both a **research institute** and a documentation center.
- Being part of the **Havatzelet group**.
- Holding a unique collection of records pertaining to the **Kibbutz movement**.
- Maintaining a distinct identity with multiple international authority file recognitions (ISNI, VIAF, GND, Library of Congress).

## Body
### Mission and Scope
Yad Yaari is defined as the "Hashomer Hatzair and Kibbutz Artzi Federation Institute for Research and Documentation." As a research institute, its primary function is the preservation and study of materials related to these organizations. It is classified as part of the "Havatzelet group."

### Location and Facilities
The institute is situated in **Givat Haviva**, Israel. The facility is geographically positioned at Latitude 32.45777778 and Longitude 35.02083333. Visual documentation of the building is available through the Wikimedia Commons category "Yad Ya'ari."

### Operational History
The institute traces its origins to **1983**, which is cited as both its inception date and its date of official opening.

### Leadership and Governance
As of October 6, 2024, the director and manager of Yad Yaari is **Omer Einav**. The institute maintains an active online presence via its Hebrew website (www.yad-yaari.org.il).

### International and Library Identifiers
Yad Yaari is registered in numerous international authority databases, signifying its status as a recognized research entity:
- **ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier):** 0000000089084976
- **VIAF (Virtual International Authority File):** 129709717
- **GND (German National Library):** 3012411-6
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n84129930
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007390233905171
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID:** 15539919d
- **Yale Lux ID:** group/b540963b-c5ff-4baf-b266-4bc8fef8963b

## References

1. [Source](https://www.nli.org.il/media/4693/israeli-publishers.csv)
2. [Source](https://www.yad-yaari.org.il/yaari)
3. [Source](https://www.yad-yaari.org.il/)
4. [Source](https://www.yad-yaari.org.il/team)